Relating to opioid overdose training for peace officers.
This bill requires Texas peace officers to complete opioid overdose training as part of their initial certification and ongoing education. It mandates that the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement establish training covering how to recognize opioid overdose symptoms and administer opioid antagonists (like naloxin). The training becomes mandatory for officers beginning their requirements on or after January 1, 2026, and for continuing education units starting after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. The law directly affects all Texas peace officers, including police and deputies, by adding specific, practical skills to their required training.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 12, 2024
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
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Referred to Criminal Justice
upper
Feb 3, 2025
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upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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P
Royce West
DDemocratic
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